Tennessee Volunteers vs Syracuse Orange NCAAF Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 22, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 22, 2025 ,

NCAAF Tennessee Volunteers vs Syracuse Prediction 8/30

The Tennessee Volunteers will take on the Syracuse Orange in Week 1 of the 2025 regular season. The game is set for Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM. It will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, and will air on ABC. Both teams finished last season with a 10-3 record, making this game an exciting start to the new season.

Tennessee vs. Syracuse Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Tennessee Volunteers -564. Tennessee is ranked and has a strong record from last season. Syracuse’s home trends show they have a good record, but Tennessee’s overall strength makes them the better pick.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 51.0. Syracuse’s games often go under when the total is 50 or more. Their defense allowed many points last season, but Tennessee’s defense is stronger.

Team Trends

  • The Tennessee Volunteers are ranked #24 in the AP Poll and #18 in the Coaches Poll.
  • Tennessee Volunteers ended last season with a 10-3 record and a 3-3 road record.
  • Syracuse Orange finished last season with a 10-3 record and a 6-1 home record.
  • Syracuse Orange led the nation in passing yards last season with 4,810 yards.
  • The game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, and will air on ABC.

Tennessee vs Syracuse Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers are set to play the Syracuse Orange in the first week of the 2025 regular season. The game will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Tennessee comes into this game ranked #24 in the AP Poll and #18 in the Coaches Poll.

Syracuse ended last season with a strong 10-3 record and a four-game win streak. They will look to continue their success against a tough Tennessee team. The Volunteers, also 10-3 last season, ended with a loss in the College Football Playoff First Round. This game will be aired on ABC and promises an exciting start to the season.

Syracuse Orange: Key Players and Team Performance

Kyle McCord leads the Syracuse Orange as the top quarterback. He played 13 games and passed for 4,779 yards. His performance includes 34 passing touchdowns, placing him at the top of the team’s rankings.

LeQuint Allen is a standout running back for the Orange. He rushed for 1,021 yards in 13 games, with 16 rushing touchdowns. Allen also contributed with 64 receptions and 529 receiving yards.

In the wide receiver group, Trebor Peña and Jackson Meeks shine. Peña, though now on Penn State, had 84 receptions for 941 yards last season. Meeks, who remains with Syracuse, recorded 78 receptions for 1,021 yards.

Tennessee Volunteers: Players and Season Insights

The Tennessee Volunteers had a solid season with a 10-3 record. They ranked #24 in the AP Poll and #18 in the Coaches Poll. They had a perfect home record of 7-0 but struggled on the road with a 3-3 record.

Nico Iamaleava was the top quarterback for the Volunteers last season. He played 13 games and threw for 2,616 yards and 19 touchdowns. However, he is now with the UCLA Bruins.

Dylan Sampson led the rushing attack with 1,491 yards and 22 touchdowns in 13 games. Dont’e Thornton Jr. was the leading wide receiver with 661 yards and 6 touchdowns. Miles Kitselman, the top tight end, is questionable due to a pectoral injury.

Final Betting Pick

Tennessee is a strong pick for the money line. They are ranked 24th in the AP poll and 18th in the Coaches Poll. Their record last season was 10-3, showing their ability to win games. On the road, they went 3-3, which shows they can perform away from home. Syracuse has a good home record, but Tennessee’s overall strength gives them the edge.

The under 51.0 is a solid choice for this game. Syracuse’s games often go under when the total is 50 or more. Last season, their defense allowed many points, ranking 122nd in points against. Tennessee’s defense is stronger, ranking 51st in points against. This suggests a lower scoring game, making the under a good pick.

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